Ah, summer: the season of abundance. What better way to enjoy the warm days than with dishes inspired by local produce? The eye-catching recipes we found on Pinterest are sure to please your palate.

Ah, summer: the season of abundance. What better way to enjoy the warm days than with dishes inspired by local produce? The eye-catching recipes we found on Pinterest are sure to please your palate.

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Courtesy of Nicole Shoemaker

Blackened Chicken Burgers with Warm Mango Salsa

This burger tastes indulgent, but with smoky-flavored homemade ground chicken patties, it’s in fact quite healthy. The pièce de résistance is the warm, sweet and creamy mango salsa, cooked down with jalapeño and apple cider vinegar.

The versatile little grain adds protein to this light fruit salad, chock-full of juicy berries and mango. The honey lime dressing and mint garnish add the refreshing burst of flavor that will make this a summer staple.

Ditch the delivery guy and use fresh ingredients to craft your own pie. The made-from-scratch pizza dough and white sauce provide a neutral vehicle for a hearty crumble of goat cheese and greens. The best part is, this meal won’t leave you in a food coma.

Sometimes the best way to get your vegetables is to shred them and mix them together. This vibrant mixture of squash, peppers, onions and more, is pulled together by a simple topping of aged cheese, olive oil and lemon juice.

These fresh little carrots aren't like the "baby-cut" ones you'll find in most grocery stores — they're young, sweet and still have their tops attached. Roast them in olive oil and spices for a rustic yet elegant side dish.

These crunchy fried avocado slices will change your world — dredged in Parmesan and panko and fried to a golden-brown, they're the perfect topping for a salad drizzled with not one, but two dressings: sweet honey-lime and creamy chili-ranch.

This recipe is an irresistible combination of textures and flavors. Sweet mangoes and currants complement the tangy citrus vinaigrette, while crunchy pumpkin seeds and quinoa nicely offset the velvety beans.

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